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By Michelle Crean 

With the capacity of a 2,000 strong audience this November’s ‘Dancing with the Stars Live’ in the INEC promises to be livelier than the TV version!

This week, top TV dance judge, Brian Redmond, spoke exclusively to the Killarney Advertiser ahead of the three shows, which take place on Friday evening November 1, and Saturday, November 2,

Not only will he himself judge the shows, but also the very vivacious Julian Benson, and Lilia Kopylova, wife of Darren Bennett, who brought the Dancing with the Stars format to Ireland.

Five celebrities and pro-dancers from the past three series will take to the stage to ensure they get 10 points for their routines during the live tour.

Reigning champion Mairead Farrell and her pro-dance partner John Nolan, Johnny Ward and Emily Barker, Jake Carter and Karen Byrne, Cliona Hagan and Robert Rowinski, and Thalia Heffernan will partner with pro-dancer and her partner in real life Ryan McShane will compete in the local dance off.

Audiences at these live events will have the opportunity to vote for who they would like to see lift the Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show, and experience all the glitz, glamour, music, dance, fun and entertainment, of one of Ireland’s most popular TV shows live and in person.

“It’ll look and feel like a live show,” Brian told the Killarney Advertiser.

“For us as judges there’ll be a great buzz with such a large audience as we’re used to 300 in the TV studio.”

He added that they’re currently busy with production rehearsals getting ready for the Kerry show.

“The format will be exactly the same as the live TV show,” he said.

And the INEC is having a Dancing with the Stars themed weekend as well and they’ll also a chance for everyone to meet the stars, he added.

“It’ll be brilliant, and a good experience for people to see it live, especially for kids as they’re such a big part of the show. Come along and enjoy the show!”